CWorthington Posted April 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 So it seams like its not a cap then. Its just awsome that a HO and a new factory would cost roughly the same. I havent got around to the big 3 yet, but i plan to when i put my new NVX 12 in. I havent noticed any parasitic loads. Voltages appear to be fine. Also what do you mean test for power draw with the car off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 What is your voltage? I want an accurate, hard number here. "Appear" doesn't quite cut it. The difference between 13v and 14v is the difference between getting one step closer to your problem and... Well... Not. Same thing regarding a parasitic load. You might notice it, you may not. If it's bad, your car won't start. But if it's enough to discharge the battery, but not enough to completely kill it: there's a good chance you will be going through alts like you are now. Hence why I ask ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWorthington Posted April 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Ill do a parasitic load test tomorrow after work. Ill also let you know the voltage is at tomorrow morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Sounds good. Measure voltage car off, at idle, and revving at 2000 rpm ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarball Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 how do you have your gains set, clipping can certainly contribute to the issue. CURRENT SYSTEM: Alternator: Stock alt on mids/highs Isolated DC Power 270 SP - Charging @ 16.8v Batteries: (2) XS D1400s Power Cable: Double Runs of 1/0 KNU Kolossus Fleks Headunit: 80-PRS Sub Amp: DC 5.0k Subwoofers: 2 RE MT 15s /PSI dual .7ohm recones Subwoofer Enclosure: 9.1cubes @ 32hz - brutal. Mids & Highs Amp: CT125.4 Active Components: Mids RE XXX 6.5c Highs - 3 RE XXX tweeters per side(A pillar) Noise Control: Damplifier Pro all over the cab. Build Log If you do business with me please leave feedback here: FEEDBACK THREAD Highest Legal Score: 151.0 db Highest Musical 30 Second Average: 151.6 db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWorthington Posted April 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 I think my gains are set alright. I dont have a dd1 ? so i have to go by ear. Car off for a few hours, 12.62v Car running at idle, 14.37v Car running at 2000rpm, 14.39v A parasitic draw test over at least 20 minutes concluded .04A I feel like those voltages are okay. No big parasites right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Schneider Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 i wonder if a dead cell in a battery might cause excessive drain? or the battery cable is corroded inside. big 3 upgrade helps a ton. but im no expert and i saw some alternators on ebay. a blazer i had was gonna be like $180 and my tahoe is gonna be like 130 and thats for a 220 or so alt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathcards Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 i wonder if a dead cell in a battery might cause excessive drain? or the battery cable is corroded inside. big 3 upgrade helps a ton. but im no expert and i saw some alternators on ebay. a blazer i had was gonna be like $180 and my tahoe is gonna be like 130 and thats for a 220 or so alt. ahhh the dead cell i have experience with this ever start a vehicle only to kill it when you turn on the ac and then again when you turn it off good times good times but if you would have read you would noticed he did a parasitic draw test to conclude that it isn't the battery and ebay really i don't mean to beat you into the ground with run-on sentences but really there are a few good ones but most will barely do better than your factory alt sorry grammar nazis i know you hate me skar sk2500.1 0 gauge power and ground kunukonceptz alpine HUvxi65 components on BA gt-275new build log -> http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/150642-project-d-kon-deathcards-build-log/#entry2148821 2 x-15 sundowns singer alt, odyssey bat, and maxwell ultra caps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWorthington Posted April 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 I dont think its a dead cell either. The battery is fairly new. However ill test that also tomorrow at work just to see what the actual cca are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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